Are they just nervous, or did someone phone it in when they were rehearsing their speech? Take a gulp for every ten uncomfortable seconds to calm the nerves—both yours and theirs—during any cringe-inducing monologues. (Remember actress Jacqueline Bisset at the Golden Globe Awards? That might have required a full-glass guzzle.)

Do a two-step for every two-tone by switching seats with someone—and then, you guessed it, two sips.

Two sips for every two-tone dress.

Do a two-step for every two-tone by switching seats with someone—and then, you guessed it, two sips.

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Nip slips require a serious drink

Wait, did you just see that? Down your drink to the last sip for every nip slip. (Thanks, Rebel Wilson, for the double-nipple pic.)

Nip slips require a serious drink

Wait, did you just see that? Down your drink to the last sip for every nip slip. (Thanks, Rebel Wilson, for the double-nipple pic.)

Photo: Kevin Mazur, WireImage

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An actress in glasses? Take a drink.

Guys make passes at gals (or grande dames) with glasses, no? Three cheers and gulp for the sisters who brave the four-eyes on the red carpet (paging Ms. Streep.)

An actress in glasses? Take a drink.

Guys make passes at gals (or grande dames) with glasses, no? Three cheers and gulp for the sisters who brave the four-eyes on the red carpet (paging Ms. Streep.)

Photo: C Flanigan, Getty Images

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Awkward cutoff? Drink through the pain

We’re not talking about jorts (jean shorts). We mean when the music starts playing and they’re still thanking. Start drinking when the music cuts in and don’t stop until the winner leaves the stage. Solidarity.